Three months after having surgery on his throwing shoulder, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford continues to make progress in his recovery.

Stafford has resumed throwing, and according to a release on the University of Georgia website, he will participate Saturday in the Legends Quarterback Challenge at halftime of the school's spring football game. The release says Stafford and former Bulldogs David Greene, D.J. Shockley, and Eric Zeier "will compete in three skills challenges, including throwing pass routes."

Throwing is something that Lions fans have not seen Stafford do enough. He missed 13 games last season after separating his shoulder twice. In his two seasons, Stafford has missed 19 of 32 games because of shoulder injuries.

The hope is that Stafford will be durable after his decision to undergo surgery. In just 96 attempts last season, Stafford threw for six touchdowns and had just one interception. If he plays a full season, the Lions believe they can take a major step forward after winning their last four games to finish 6-10.